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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,713.62, 409,699.44 and 274,043.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,713.62, 409,699.44 and 274,043.55 is: 378,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,713.62 : 409,699.44 = 274,043.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,713.62/409,699.44 = 274,043.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,713.62x = 409,699.44 × 274,043.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,713.62x = 112,275,488,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,275,488,970.61/296,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,396.82

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